Staff Accountant (On-site)

Ziegler Cat; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO 15 days

Job summary

Ziegler Inc. in Bloomington, MN is seeking an Accountant to focus on accounting and banking activities related to real estate holdings.

The role will work on-site at the Bloomington location and support month-end, audits, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business and 3–5 years of accounting experience, with exposure to leases and capital assets, plus QuickBooks and Excel proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business preferred.
• 3–5 years accounting experience preferred.
• Ability to read and understand leases preferred.
• Capital asset accounting experience preferred.
• QuickBooks experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Validate and schedule lender and interest rate swap payments.
• Work with bank contacts to resolve discrepancies.
• Perform month and year end reconciliation and reporting of assigned companies.
• Track construction in process project costs and capitalize assets upon completion.
• Prepare entries to general ledger accounts and document business transactions.
• Establish, maintain and coordinate accounting procedures and controls.
• Reconcile assigned accounts and bank statements.
• Assist with daily and monthly cash activities (reconciliations, debt management).
• Maintain financial databases, software systems and filing systems.
• Assist with annual audit.
• Collaborate with team and superiors.
• Resolve accounting discrepancies.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Integrity

Reading leases

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

Job description

Ziegler Companies has an opening for an Accountant. This position will focus on the accounting and banking activities related to Ziegler Companies’ real estate holdings. This position will work on-site at the Bloomington location.

Responsibilities

• Validate and schedule lender and interest rate swap payments
• Work with bank contacts to resolve any discrepancies
• Perform month and year end reconciliation and reporting of assigned companies
• Track construction in process project costs and capitalize assets upon completion
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document business transactions for Ziegler and/or related entities
• Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures
• Reconcile assigned accounts and bank statements
• Assist with various daily and monthly cash activities (e.g. Reconciliations, debt management, etc.)
• Maintain financial databases, computer software systems and manual filing systems
• Assist with annual audit
• Works in a cooperative manner with team and superiors
• Resolve accounting discrepancies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; accounting, finance or business related preferred
• 3-5 years of accounting experience preferred
• Ability to read and understand leases preferred
• Capital asset accounting experience preferred
• Quickbooks experience preferred
• Attention to Detail, Commitment / Dependability, Integrity, Problem Solving, Efficiency
• Advanced Microsoft skills, specifically Microsoft Excel *IndO

Minimum Physical Requirements

Standing, sitting, walking, talking, hearing

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

Ziegler Inc. will reasonably accommodate the known disabilities of qualified disabled individuals.

Founded in 1914, Ziegler is a third-generation, family-owned CAT dealer with over 2400 employees across 30+ locations in Minnesota, Iowa and northern Missouri.

Since day one Ziegler has had the same philosophy- if the customer is successful- then Ziegler will be successful.

That is why Ziegler is committed to providing employees with the best possible work environment and the right tools for career development.

This means great benefits, work/life balance, and ongoing professional development and training.

The pay range for this position is $55,900.00 to $67,000.00

Starting wage is dependent on skills, experience, education and location.

Pay range may vary by 10% depending upon the applicant’s location.

Along with competitive pay, full time positions are benefits eligible which includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 15 days of PTO your first year, accrual starts day 1
• 9 paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with company contribution and match
• HSA (Health Savings Account), Ziegler contributes up to $1000 tax-free each year
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• FSA & EAP
• Paid Parental Leave & Funeral Leave
• Fitness membership discount
• Education Assistance

At Ziegler Inc. we’re committed to equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive pay
• Health, dental/orthodontia, vision & life insurances
• Paid time off (PTO) – 15 days to start
• 9 Paid holidays
• 401(k) contributions & match
• HSA, Ziegler contributes up to $1000 tax-free annually
• STD & LTD Insurance
• FSA & EAP
• Paid Parental Leave & Funeral Leave
• Fitness membership discount
• Ongoing training
• Education assistance
• Advancement opportunities
• Safe, clean, and friendly work environment
• Military Friendly

Build Your Career at Ziegler

Ziegler sells and services CAT construction and mining equipment, generators and industrial engines in Minnesota and Iowa, as well as AGCO agricultural equipment across Minnesota, Iowa and Missouri. Ziegler has a team focus, a first-class reputation for service, and a healthy work-life balance. We train our employees to do things the Ziegler Way — the right way —and then we take it one step further. If you’re a talented, hard-working and down-to-earth person, you’ll fit in perfectly here.